$17.3M capital works project
Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland and Local Government Grants and Subsidies and Building Our Regions Programs in association with Tablelands Regional Council.
A new reservoir, pipework and upgrades to intakes were completed in 2022.
The pipeline is complete. Testing of the treatment plant commenced in March and will continue for a few months.
Images © Joseph Estrada, GHD; HEH Civil and TRC.
$10.7M capital works project over two years
The Johnstone River and Peeramon water supply scheme will be connected to the Malanda water supply scheme to accommodate the rapid growth in the area. The project includes design and construction of a 3.19ML reservoir on Glen Allyn Road, and a 4km pipeline from the reservoir to the existing reservoir on Mathers Road.
Fgf Developments Pty Ltd was awarded the contract for the project for $8,326,977.55 including GST. The contract includes additional expenditure of up to $889,057.82 including GST for additional items that may be required during construction, and a contingency allowance of $1,249,046.63 for variations.
The pipeline was constructed on the road verge on the:
- east side of Eccles Road
- north side of Mundey Road
- east and southeast side of Lake Barrine Road
- Pioneer Avenue
- north side of Glen Allyn Road
Site investigations for the pipeline commenced in late May, and main construction in June 2023. The project is expected to be complete in early–mid 2025. Construction will occur:
- 7am–6pm Monday–Friday
- 7am–4pm Saturdays
The pipeline is complete. The reservoir is being sealed and pressure testing is continuing.
Calibration of bulk meters and installation of level monitors to meet regulatory requirements. Due for completion in 2025–26.
Service lines (from water mains to meters) are being replaced as part of an ongoing program.
Four-year project to identify and meet future water requirements in Yungaburra due to rapid growth. Improvements include a new water intake (pontoon, pipes, pump and wiring), and water treatment plant and supply upgrades.
Contract T-TRC2023-15 for the replacement of the raw water intake was awarded to Civil Plus Constructions Pty Ltd for $3,248,808.85 including GST. The contract includes additional expenditure of up to $380,868.64 including GST for additional items that may be required during design and construction, and a contingency allowance of $487,321.33 for variations. The project is for the detailed design, construction and replacement of the water intake pontoon on Lake Tinaroo and associated infrastructure.
The project commenced in early September and was completed in mid-March.
This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants Subsidy Program in association with TRC.
Photos © CivilPlus Constructions, Matthew Driver and TRC.
Video © CivilPlus Constructions.
Develop a delivery program for Atherton and Tolga water supply schemes.
Ongoing capital works projects
Upgrades to pipelines, water meters and pumps across the region as required.
The reservoirs in our region have been assessed and remediation plans are being developed. Options are being investigated for the replacement of reservoirs at Wondecla (High Country Estate) and Mount Garnet.
The Twelfth Avenue reservoir will include replacement of joint seals, crack injections and concrete repair. Work will commence in early April and took about a month to complete.